Salvia lyrata

Common Name(s):

Lyerleaf sage, Lyre-leaved sage

Categories:

Herbs, Perennials, Wildflowers

Comment:

Lyreleaf Sage is a herbaceous perennial that may grow 1 to 2 feet tall The stem is square and hairy. This plant only has leaves that originate at the base of the stem. Each leaf is lobed like a lyre. Lavender flowers occur in rings around the stem from mid spring to early summer.

Regions: Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain

Seasons of Interest:

Bloom: Spring, Summer; Fruit/Seed/Nut: Summer

Wildlife Value: Lyreleaf sage is moderately resistant to deer. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Season:

Spring, early summer

Height:

1-2 ft.

Flower Color:

Bright blue

Foliage:

Small bract-like leaves; basal leaves are 3 to 8 in. long and stalked; may have wavy toothed margins or pinnate lobes; simple or sparingly branched stems; hairy